Temp was about 45 degree F, I will shoot them again in the 60 -70 degre range to make sure they still seem ok. I plan to use them for Elk so 45-50 F is typically as warm as it gets that time of year around here.
Rhoden101
I plan to load 250 gr Partitions in a 338 Win mag. I have alot of H414 so that is the powder I would like to use. The only data I can find for this combination is on Hogdon's website (max load is 65.0 gr. = 2622 fps). If anyone has other data for this combination I would be interested.
Rhoden101
Thanks for the input guys. I just wanted to hear a few other peoples opinion of the outcome. You guys are right it is still dead a in my freezer!
Rhoden101
I agree and the balistics of this combination look good out to about 300 yards and that is why I am so interested on the 300/350 gr. weight in a 458 Lott. I will have to put it to use here in the states untill I can put it to its intended use in Africa!
Rhoden101
North Fork seems to be a fine bullet but cost right at $100 for 50 shipped. I wish Nosler or Swift would start making a 300 Partition or A-frame (Nosler did for a while).
Here is a picture of 180 Gr. AB (Federal Premium Factory load) from .338 win mag. at about 80 yards. Bad shot yes :( , but looking for thoughts on bullet preformance?
Rhoden101
The rifle is a Ruger M77 mark II Safari Magnum with a 2-7 Vortex Viper. recoil is similar to 375 H&H with 300 Gr. Bullets. 400 & 500 grain bullets are a diffrent story! The original stock cracked after 4th shot while shooting 400 gr. Federal Premium factory .458 win. mag. loads. Ruger replaced...
.458 Lott
300 gr. North Fork bonded flat point
Velocity = 2930 fps
Retained weight = 231 grains (77%)
Expanded diameter = 0.7470"
Bullet was fired into a phonebook then milk jugs full of wet saw dust, bullet was recoved from the 5th milk jug.
Sorry will have to figure the picture thing out
Thinking about buying a 3-9 x 40mm Zeiss Conquest. Looking for thoughts on how they compare to other brands for the same money (about $400). If anyone has input I would like to hear it.
Rhoden101
Just depends on the caliber, here is what I figure.
.223 Rem - about $0.50 per round with new brass and varmint bullets.
.25-06 Rem - about $ 1.25 per round with new brass & premium bullets
.458 Lott - about $3.35 per round with new brass & North Fork Bullets
When reloading fired brass cost...
Results below for 458 Lott, 300 gr flat base TSX
.458 Lott, Ruger M77 II RSM
83.0 gr H4198, three shot average velocity=2820 fps (most accurate)
84.0 gr H4198, three shot average velocity=2895 fps (max load)
85.0 gr H4198, three shot average velocity=2930 fps (flattened primers)
88.0 gr H322...
I would love to go to Africa some day but don't have the means right now. That is why I am loading 300 gr bullets in the Lott, will just have to hunt elk with it for now.
Thanks again for the data,
Rhoden101